Lead Oncology Data Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Manage a team of 5–10 members, which includes both full-time and part-time staff.

• Conduct internal quality audits to guarantee the accuracy of cancer registry data, maintaining a minimum standard of 90% accuracy.

• Address all data discrepancies within five business days.

• Allocate case assignments to team members in accordance with VISN/VAMC requirements.

• Record weekly log totals and monitor team progress through Jira to ensure that deliverables align with PWS timelines.

• Act as the main point of contact for team Oncology Data Specialists (ODSs).

• Troubleshoot technical or procedural challenges related to VA systems, Directives, and policies.

• Assist in the preparation of the Monthly Program Report, which includes Quality Control findings and workforce staffing updates.

• Provide supervisory and technical guidance for Oncology Data Specialists supporting the VA Cancer Registry System.

• Ensure precise and timely casefinding, data curation/abstraction, and disease surveillance/follow-up, compliant with CoC and NOPO standards.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as an Oncology Data Specialist (ODS); 5+ years is strongly preferred.

• At least 1 year of experience in a leadership or supervisory position.

• Experience within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare system is highly desirable.

• Must possess a current, valid Oncology Data Specialist (ODS-C) credential from the National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA).

• Proof of maintained certification must be submitted annually.

• Expert-level understanding of CoC data standards, AJCC staging protocols, and SEER standards.

• Familiarity with VA-specific registry software and database systems.

• Working knowledge of Jira for task management and project tracking is preferred.

• Capability to strictly comply with Federal security and privacy regulations (Privacy Act, HIPAA) and VA sensitive information policies.

• Commitment to adhering to the NCRA Code of Ethics.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer.

• Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are strongly encouraged to apply.